While Caring for a Patient on a 1,700-Calorie Diet Restriction

question 6

Essay

While caring for a patient on a 1,700-calorie diet restriction, the nurse notes the patient has consumed 415 calories for breakfast. If 300 calories are allotted for beverages and snacks, how many calories remain for the patient's meals?

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